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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Blood Vessel Surgery, Surgery Using A Graft To Revise Or Reconstruct The Connection Between Two Blood Vessels (An Artery And Adjacent Vein). A Blood Clot May Be Removed At This Time As The Increased Blood Flow At The Connection Site (A-V Fistula) Is Ideal For Delivering Therapy.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 36832 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 36832 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 36832 by major payers:
$972.76
$971.29
$1,044.34
$1,152.40
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CPT 36832
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Performance Health Surgicenter, LLC
Performance Health Surgicenter LLC
$8,768.00Published rateSurgcenter Tucson, LLC
$6,492.00Published rateNorthern Lakes Surgery Center LLC
$4,650.00Published rateAdvanced Surgery Center Of Oxford
Oxford Surgery Center
$2,278.00Published rateDigestive Health & Endoscopy Center LLC
$680.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 36832 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 36832 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 36832 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 36825-CPT | High | Blood Vessel Surgery, Surgery Using A Graft To Revise Or Reconstruct The Connection Between Two Blood Vessels (An Artery And Adjacent Vein). A Blood Clot May Be Removed At This Time As The Increased Blood Flow At The Connection Site (A-V Fistula) Is Ideal For Delivering Therapy. |
| 36830-CPT | Moderate | Blood Vessel Surgery, Surgery Using A Graft To Revise Or Reconstruct The Connection Between Two Blood Vessels (An Artery And Adjacent Vein). A Blood Clot May Be Removed At This Time As The Increased Blood Flow At The Connection Site (A-V Fistula) Is Ideal For Delivering Therapy. |
| 36831-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Blood Clot, Removal Of A Blood Clot Through A Thin Tube (Catheter) Inserted Into An A-V Fistula (Connected Artery And Vein). The Clot Is Manually Removed Or A Clot-Busting Drug Is Delivered Through The Catheter. The Increased Blood Flow Makes It An Ideal Treatment Site. |
| 36832-CPT | Moderate | Blood Vessel Surgery, Surgery Using A Graft To Revise Or Reconstruct The Connection Between Two Blood Vessels (An Artery And Adjacent Vein). A Blood Clot May Be Removed At This Time As The Increased Blood Flow At The Connection Site (A-V Fistula) Is Ideal For Delivering Therapy. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 36832. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 36832 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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